Bitesize Prediction: Queensland Lions vs Gold Coast Knights – 30/05/25

Competition: NPL Queensland

Market: Queensland Lions win

Odds: 4/5 @ 1xBet

Looking to extend their buffer at the top of the NPL standings on Friday morning, Queensland will welcome the Knights to Brisbane.

Starting with the hosts, while Queensland might have enjoyed a stellar four-match winning run on either side of opening May, Darren Sime’s men are seeking somewhat of a recent boost. Eventually forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against Peninsula last week, the Lions have collected just a single point from their previous two NPL Queensland appearances. Hit with an action-packed 4-2 defeat against Gold Coast on May 18th, they are also searching for some defensive steel. Despite landing a frantic 4-3 victory against Brisbane City earlier in the month, Friday’s hosts have shipped eight goals in just their previous three NPL Queensland appearances. Likewise, Sime’s camp have recorded just a pair of clean sheets from their last eight consecutive outings – a run that stems back to February 28th. Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway holding a one-point buffer at the top of the table, Queensland will be desperate to lay down a potential title marker here.

As for the visitors, although Gold Coast might have retained their NPL Queensland crown last season, the Knights have struggled to find much stability this time around. Getting Friday’s trip to Brisbane underway sat down in fourth-place, Scott McDonald’s men have registered just a single victory from their previous four appearances. Signing off April with a 2-0 loss at the hands of Sunshine Coast, the one-time Celtic striker will also have a mounting headache over his side’s struggles in the final third. Last seen falling to a 1-0 loss at home against bitter foes Gold Coast, Friday’s guests have now registered just a sole strike in over 450 minutes of action. Facing what could be another stern examination here, the Knights should also be concerned by a downbeat record in Brisbane. In fact, McDonald’s side have registered just a single win from any of their seven showdowns at the Lions Stadium.

Bet: Queensland Lions 4/5 to beat Gold Coast Knights in Friday’s NPL Queensland matchup @ 1xBet